Here you will find suggestions for available venues in Malmö, including vacant commercial and industrial spaces, pop-up spaces in shops, offices and outdoor locations.
As a participant, you are responsible for arranging a venue for your program activity, but Form/Design Center is happy to offer advice and suggestions on available spaces throughout the city.
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Ava is a cozy wine bar and restaurant located at Karlskronaplan. It is an intimate space of approximately 40 sqm with two large windows. Here, you can exhibit smaller objects, utilize the display windows, or host a networking event. More info and pictures can be found on the Instagram account @avavinbar.
Great for: Exhibitions, Networking Events, Display Windows
Address: Karlskronaplan 7, 214 36 Malmö
Size: 60 sqm
Cost: Free
Contact: hej@avavinbar.se
Ohboy is a masterpiece of green brutalism, where raw concrete meets flourishing greenery on balconies, facades, and rooftops. The building was designed as a pilot project to reduce car use in the city, with a focus on smart mobility centered around cycling, walking, and public transport.
You can exhibit in the house's Orangeri, a unique space on the roof with views over Västra Hamnen, Öresund, and Malmö. The space includes access to a toilet and a small kitchen. The terrace facing Turning Torso offers a spectacular view of Västra Hamnen and Öresund. On the ground floor, you can display in the Ohboy hotel's reception and showcase items in the hotel rooms, giving you the opportunity to reach all the travelers staying at Ohboy Hotel.
Great for: Exhibitions, Workshops, Networking Events, Seminars
Address: Lilla Varvsgatan 24, 211 75 Malmö
Size: Contact the venue for details
Contact: ossian@siegel.nu
Café Leboxx, operated by Bryggeriet, is located by the Stapelbäddspark skatepark. Here, you can enjoy coffee, breakfast, and explore their shop and gallery. Various activities are also organized at the café. In collaboration with Obhoy Hotel, located across the street, the café also serves as a breakfast spot for hotel guests.
Great for: Exhibitions, Networking Events
Address: Lilla Varvsgatan 39F, 211 75 Malmö
Size: Contact the venue for details
Price: Contact the venue for details
Contact: ossian@siegel.nu
Blå Båten is a floating event venue and cultural stage for up to 150 guests, located in the heart of Malmö. More information is available at www.blabaten.com.
Great for: Exhibitions, Workshops, Networking Events, Seminars
Address: Anna Lindhs plats, 211 19 Malmö
Size: Contact the venue for details
Cost: 20,000 SEK per day (incl. VAT). Available on May 22, May 24, and May 25.
Contact: ola@blabaten.com
Klorofyll is a flower shop located at Dockplatsen in Docks, Västra Hamnen, and offers a bright space with high ceilings, where design can meet flowers and greenery in unexpected ways.
During MDD 2027, two areas of the space will be available: the front display window, measuring approximately 2800 × 1000 mm with a fixed bench measuring 2000 × 300 mm, and an area directly to the right of the entrance, measuring approximately 3000 × 1100 mm.
Klorofyll especially welcomes projects where flowers or greenery are integrated into the exhibition – as materials, framing elements, or in dialogue with the works.
Address: Klorofyll, Dockplatsen 7, 211 19 Malmö
Size: See information above
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: info@klorofyllmalmo.se
Palmgatan Collective Workshop is a charming shared workshop located in Sofielund, housed in a former auto repair shop. The space is shared by various individuals and organizations and serves as a hub for leisure, prototyping, and production. We, the people sharing the space, are a diverse group of artisans, crafters, architects, designers, medieval enthusiasts, and other creative souls.
The workshop is equipped with medium-sized woodworking machines, along with electric and hand tools for communal use. In addition to the 100 m² indoor area, we also have a 200 m² enclosed yard, used for our hand-powered forge, welding, construction of larger installations, and working with clay as a building material. Besides production, the workshop can also be used for workshops or exhibitions for limited periods upon agreement.
Great for: Exhibitions, Workshops
Address: Palmgatan 26, 214 34 Malmö
Size: 100 sqm (indoor), 200 sqm (outdoor)
Cost: price on request
Contact: palmgatan@vaxtvarket.se
Medborgarskolan Syd at Limhamns Folkets Hus offers study rooms and lecture halls. This venue is perfect for seminars or workshops.
Great for: Workshops, Seminars
Address: Linnégatan 61, 216 14 Malmö
Size: Contact the venue for details
Contact: renee.andersson@medborgarskolan.se
Brogatan is a cozy restaurant with a charming bar and bistro. In addition, Brogatan also functions as an art venue and event space. They offer various spaces for exhibitions, events, seminars, and workshops.
Great for: Exhibitions, Networking Events, Seminars, Workshops, Performances
Address: Brogatan 12, 211 44 Malmö
Size: 200 sqm
Cost: Free
Contact: Viktor Hermansen. Tel: 0705898199
Rent a Popup Store – ready to use. The venue is located in the heart of Södertull in central Malmö, surrounded by neighbors like Polestar, Pampas, Klang Market, and more. The store is in a corner location with great visibility. It is fully furnished, with everything from interior design, shelving systems, lighting, music, digital screens, and a basic furniture setup that is easy to adjust. For more info about the venue, visit: https://vasakronan.se/lediga-lokaler/objekt/magnus-stenbock-4-2/.
Great for: Exhibitions, Display Windows
Address: Södra Tullgatan 3, 211 40 Malmö
Size: 90 sqm
Price: 15,000 SEK/week
Rental Period: From two weeks up to three months
Contact: lina.seegh@vasakronan.se
Fina Rum consists of two adjoining rooms with separate entrance doors but shared spaces in the back. Butik Fina is located in one of the rooms, offering a carefully curated selection of clothing, furniture, and artisan crafts. The other room is available for exhibitions or networking events. The space is 17.5 sqm, bright, with a large display window, wooden floors, and white walls.
Great for: Exhibitions, Display Windows, Networking Events
Address: Helmfeltsgatan 3, 211 48 Malmö
Size: 17.5 sqm
Price: 3'200 SEK per week
Additional Info: Shared pantry and storage space in the back
Contact: johanna@butikfina.se
